HP AE135AU StorageWorks XP24000 8-Ports FC 4Gb/s Host Bus Adapter

Description

The HP AE135AU is a specialized Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed for integration with the HP StorageWorks XP24000 storage system. This HBA features eight Fibre Channel (FC) ports, each capable of operating at a data transfer rate of 4 Gigabits per second (4Gb/s). Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology primarily used for connecting computer data storage. The AE135AU serves as the crucial interface between the XP24000 storage array and the SAN infrastructure. With eight 4Gb/s FC ports, this HBA provides significant bandwidth and redundancy for storage connectivity. This allows multiple servers to access the storage array simultaneously with high throughput, essential for demanding enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing. The high port count also facilitates complex SAN topologies and provides options for failover and load balancing. The HP AE135AU is engineered for reliability and performance in mission-critical storage environments. Its role is to efficiently manage the flow of data between the storage system and the servers, ensuring low latency and high availability of data. This HBA is a key component for organizations leveraging the HP StorageWorks XP24000 for their core storage needs.

Condition: Refurbished